CTK Newsletter
21st July
2017
Dear Parents/Carers,
An End to a Great Year
Welcome to the last newsletter of this school year. The children have had another great year of learning and are making better progress than ever before. Can I thank you all for your hard work, friendship and support.
Some key areas we are proud of this year are:
- The children’s amazing behaviour and positive attitude to each other and their learning in school.
- Great progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage meaning the children are more than ready to start learning in Year 1.
- Improved attendance; especially since Christmas and in Years 2-6.
- Our Year 2 children achieved very positive outcomes in all areas making especially good progress in their reading and maths.
- Our Year 6 children did really well. They made progress in line with national levels in reading and writing and performed especially well in maths.
- Children across the school are learning in lots of different ways, enjoying school and making good progress.
We are very proud of their achievements.
Diocesan Monitoring Visit
Two weeks ago Inspector Mrs A Barrett visited the school for a day monitoring the effectiveness of leadership, the teaching of Religious Education and the quality of prayer life in the school.
The report is incredibly positive and is available on the school website or a paper copy is available from the school office on request.
100% Attendance
Well done to the following children who have had 100% attendance for the whole of the Academic year.
Justin (Y1), Edward and Blessing (Y2), Oscar and Chiebuka (Y3), Christiana, Pauline and Kuzivakwashe (Y4), Namussewene, Djibril and Mateusz, Esther A, Ellie, Esther M, Lucy N (Y6).
We are celebrating their success by awarding them a gift in today’s Assembly.
VERY IMPORTANT! - School Crossing Patrol Consultation
Due to budget cuts, Bristol City Council are proposing to remove our School Crossing Patrol later this year. As you all know Mrs Harvey does an amazing job looking after everybody crossing the road and we believe that our children will be less safe without her.
Can we encourage all parents to share their views about this decision in the public consultation.
We do not want to lose Carina as our School Crossing Patrol so it is very important as many parents/carers attend this event as possible.
Transfer from KS1 to KS2 - hot school meals
There are a number of children in year 2 currently eligible for Free School Meals. To ensure these children receive a free school meal in September 2017 when they enter Year 3, parents/carers need to apply for free school meals to Bristol City Council. Our preferred method of application is online which is quick, easy and secure to use: https://efsm.bristol.gov.uk.
Parents/carers will be able to make online applications within 7 weeks of the child starting Year 3 in September.
If you do not have access to a computer then the school office will help you with your application.
School Shoes
Thank you for the children looking so smart in their school uniform this year.
As you know, children at School of Christ the King are required to wear PLAIN BLACK SHOES. Although we prefer shoes, as an alternative we do accept PLAIN BLACK TRAINERS. However recently, a number of children have been coming to school wearing black trainers with brand markings (e.g stripes or ticks). These types of footwear are not permitted in school.
We do however appreciate that parents would rather buy new school shoes ready for school in September and we are happy to bend the rules until then; as long as children return wearing PLAIN BLACK SHOES in September!
Reading during the summer
Research shows that children who read for 10 minutes a day during the summer holidays make better progress in school than those who don't read. Here are some websites to give ideas and free resources to keep your children reading through the summer, and make the start back in September easier for them:
Summer Holidays
Kids’ lunches at Filwood Community Cafe:
For £1:00 you can have a drink, sandwich, crisps, chocolate bar and piece of fruit. To order in advance please ring 0117 9149216.
Goodbye and Thank You
A big thank you and congratulations to Mrs Jay who retires today after 25 years and Miss Yates who is leaving to start an exciting role in a new school. They have both made an amazing contribution to the school and we will all miss them very much.
Key dates for Diaries
- Monday 4th September - INSET Day (school closed)
- Tuesday 5th September - Start of school year for children
- 14th and 15th September - Year 3 and Year 4 Barton Camp
- Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
- Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
- Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
- Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)
With your support School of Christ the King continues to go from strength to strength! Have a safe and happy holiday.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
